Fannie Masemola

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IEC urges patience as election results continue to trickle in

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has appealed to political parties, independent candidates and their supporters to remain patient as counting and results-capturing processes continue. About 15.9 million people took to the polls in Wednesday's 2026 Local Government Elections, despite more than 29 million people being registered to vote. The commission's CEO, Masego Sheburi, says local municipality, metropolitan and district council ballots are expected to produce 66,073 result slips across 23,696 […]

todayNovember 5, 2026 66

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I’m not back for revenge: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he is not returning to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to seek revenge. He says his return is an opportunity to reflect on the values that must guide leadership, particularly when circumstances test resolve, convictions, and faith in institutions. Masemola resumed his full duties on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension last week. The country's top cop returns to office after […]

todayOctober 19, 2026 27

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Masemola to return to duty on Monday

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is expected back in his blue uniform on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his April suspension, nearly a month after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against him. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi, concluded that the case against Masemola lacked reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola's return will bring Lieutenant-General, Puleng Dimpane's, stint as acting police commissioner […]

todayOctober 16, 2026 334

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Matlala rejoins main Medicare24 corruption case

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, his two companies and 13 co-accused are set to appear together in the main Medicare24 corruption case before the Pretoria Regional Court. The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the matter to 29 September, when Matlala is expected to rejoin his co-accused. The accused face charges linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) health services […]

todaySeptember 25, 2026 28

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Masemola’s charges withdrawn, top cop eyes reinstatement

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has described his legal battle over the controversial SAPS tender charges as a "difficult and painful journey" after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court withdrew all four charges against him. The legal cloud hanging over Masemola has now lifted, with the court formally withdrawing all four Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)-related charges against him. Masemola appeared briefly in court on Tuesday in connection with the controversial […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 40

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Calls mount for Masemola’s reinstatement as national police boss

Calls are mounting for Fannie Masemola to be reinstated as South Africa's National Police Commissioner after the withdrawal of PFMA charges against him. The move follows National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Andy Mothibi's, decision to withdraw Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) charges brought against Masemola by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), saying a review found no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola faced four charges under Section 38 […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026 67

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Madlanga Commission | Commission to lay criminal charges against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the commission will lay criminal charges against controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim. This follows Carrim’s repeated failure to comply with the commission’s subpoenas to testify and submit financial statements for his businesses, citing ill health. Carrim has breached at least four of the commission's subpoenas, citing hospitalisation after an alleged heart attack he suffered while at a gym, in […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 90

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim ordered to testify in person next month

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed North West businessman, Suliman Carrim’s, testimony to 14 August. The commission says Carrim will only be excused if he undergoes an independent medical examination, with a report submitted to the commission by the 12 August confirming whether he is fit to testify. Carrim has missed several scheduled appearances before the commission, citing an undisclosed illness. The commission has postponed Carrim’s testimony several times […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 107

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Medicare24 case takes twist as Matlala pulls plug on plea deal

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has withdrawn his plea agreement in the controversial Medicare24 saga, after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria rejected his proposed sentence. Matlala appeared briefly in court on Monday, after the court refused to accept a plea agreement that would've seen him sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, instead indicating that a 12 year sentence would be more appropriate. As a result, Matlala's guilty plea […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 66